Quotable Country – 9/8/08 Edition

I love Britney, and I want her to take over the world again. ● – – Nothing Taylor Swift says surprises me anymore.

If there’s any doubt that Cagle, playing Kuss Auditorium on Sept. 13, isn’t the most authentic country singer out there right now, you need to take a walk in his boots. ● – – I’ve no doubt that Chris Cagle isn’t the most authentic country singer out there right now.

George Strait “still feels 25 most of the time,” according to the first line of his hit “Troubadour,” but his music is getting even younger with the release of a new sleep-inducing project for crib-aged kids. ● – – This is too easy. Here’s a surprise, though: they’re not using the original recordings. For some reason, they thought it necessary to use more soothing arrangements featuring xylophone and celesta.

There wasn’t a soft-spoken moment in the 90-minute set. When she sang her own hits such as “When God-Fearin’ Women Get the Blues,” “Broken Wing” and “Anyway,” there were times when she made one word last 30 seconds. ● – – A Martina McBride show sounds like possibly the most excruciating concert experience ever. But maybe that’s just me.

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“You know, men sweat more than women, I don’t sweat. But when I was opening shows for Kenny, he would be drenched when the show ended. He’d hug me, and I’d get all wet from Kenny’s sweat. And I’d think about all those girls down front who’d really like to get some Kenny sweat on them.” -Carrie Underwood